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iA Presenter alternatives
iA Presenter compared with 4 alternatives: Deckset, Keynote, Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint.
iA Presenter is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $3.95 per month, billed yearly ($47.40); one-time from $19.99. 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| iA PresenterThis tool | Free trial · from $3.95/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Deckset | Free trial · from $35 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Keynote | Free plan · from $12.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Slides | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from iA Presenter
- Free trial · from $35 one-time
Deckset
Turns Markdown notes into themed slides on Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Deckset starts at $35 one-time for Mac; iPhone and iPad from $2.99 per month. iA Presenter starts at $3.95 per month, billed yearly ($47.40); one-time from $19.99.
Suits: People who already write notes in Markdown and want slides from them
- Free plan · from $12.99/mo
Keynote
Apple's free presentation app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Keynote starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio. iA Presenter starts at $3.95 per month, billed yearly ($47.40); one-time from $19.99.
- Keynote has a free plan. iA Presenter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Keynote lists a web app.
- iA Presenter can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Keynote also covers templates.
Suits: People who work mainly on Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Slides
Browser-based presentation editor with HTML, CSS and code support
- Slides starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Lite). iA Presenter starts at $3.95 per month, billed yearly ($47.40); one-time from $19.99.
- Slides has a free plan. iA Presenter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Slides lists a web app.
- Only iA Presenter lists macOS and iOS apps.
- iA Presenter can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Developers and technical speakers who show code or math on slides
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Microsoft PowerPoint
Slide presentation app sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser
- Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). iA Presenter starts at $3.95 per month, billed yearly ($47.40); one-time from $19.99.
- Microsoft PowerPoint has a free plan. iA Presenter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists Windows and Android apps.
- iA Presenter can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who need a full desktop presentation app on Windows or Mac
Limits worth knowing in iA Presenter
- There is no free plan: after the 7-day Mac trial it needs a subscription or a one-time purchase, and one-time purchases are charged per platform.
- The pricing page lists Mac, iPad and iPhone only; there is no Windows, Android or web version on it.
- Web Sharing runs from the Mac app and is not included with App Store purchases; one-time Mac licenses get a short trial of it.
- iA says a one-time payment covers the current version and major updates may cost extra. PowerPoint export is labeled beta.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to iA Presenter?
The alternatives to iA Presenter in this directory are Deckset, Keynote, Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with iA Presenter.
Is there a free alternative to iA Presenter?
Yes. Keynote, Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which iA Presenter alternatives work on Windows?
The iA Presenter listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft PowerPoint lists one.
Which iA Presenter alternatives work on Android?
The iA Presenter listing does not include an Android app. Microsoft PowerPoint lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.